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You could consider a mood stabilizing medication if you haven't. I have struggled previously for a couple years with PTSD. It's challenging. I did disclose to my managers, HR, and stated I felt comfortable letting co-workers know that; and not going into it any further. I did receive support and faced challenges. It also changed what positions in the nursing field I worked because I wanted to be fair. It is difficult because I did enjoy working bedside in the hospital setting; there are a lot of things that aren't easy about that: working nights, not consistently getting breaks, ect... Ultimately I found what I enjoy and it's a good fit. There are a lot of different areas in nursing. Take care of yourself. You'll find something that is rewarding. Look for a work place and setting that you can provide good care to patients and one that cares about employee well-being.

I can relate. Look at options that may be conducive.

An elderly gentleman with comes in for observation after a fall has been trying to climb out of bed every 10 minutes the entire shift finally falls asleep.

We are all unique and special! It seems like everyone is working everyday toward becomming better and strengthening weaknesses that they've recognized. Some times it is personalities that are more compatible with some and not others. Just remember 'treat others how you want to be treated'. Sometimes it's hard when you're not having a very good day or others are incondsiderate. Be the bigger person

How frustrating. I've had that feeling befor when applying for an internal transfer. My current manager does everything under the sun not to make it possible just because her unit has high turnover. Maybe you could talk with someone in HR in confidence. Also, they might be worried that you won't stay long because you are continuing school. I understand you'd want the experience so you can contiue to grow as a professional. Best of luck to you!

I understand. It's hard. I was born in my city and have lived my whole life in my city and worked hard to gain knowledge and experience in nursing. I'm struggling trying to make ends meet with a part-time position and a per diem. I have a family. Every organization when filling out an application asks what race. I know they have to try to meet hiring so many minorities. I know for a fact that they've given jobs to minorities over me becuase they need to meet certain amount for regulation/government. That is racist toward me. Anybody would feel the same if your home country was giving away jobs to those coming from another country before their own citizens. It's like okay then I guess for every new college grad that immigrates to US one citizen from US shouldn't have to move to another country because we're being displaced.

When I worked day shifts in LTC/rehab, a resident was to be admitted Pm shift. Came in the next morning. Another nurse and I went in early to get her dressed and ready for dialysis. Was told in report about the huge gaping wound and the dressing was to be changed twice daily. The wound care nurse, medical director, and UM all helped out during the admission, "discovered this wound," and wrote orders to pack with aquacell and cover with a duoderm. It became quite clear as I began assessment and both of us nurses were assisting her with morning ADLs. The patient was on her side and I was getting the wound supplies prepared and walked over to the other nurse who, with a basin on the bedside table, washcloth in one hand, was stopped with the most dumbfound look on her face and said "wait a minute, ...what's wrong with this picuture?" I thought something is missing... "Oh she doesn't have a _____ .....or Did they? .... That's NOT a wound that they found!" I could just picture the three of them standing there nodding there heads and measuring. This poor women's lady parts (packed with aquacell and covered with a duoderm). In thier defense, overtime with multiple surgeries and due to immobility her body shape and anatomy had become somewhat distorted/altered. It was even charted that she was admitted from the hospital with this "wound" and all the measurements of it were documented!

You have an entire OTC pharmacy in your nurse purse (just in case). You know what time every place in town that will deliver food closes.

NPs have a higher salary than PAs. Plus they can join faculty as a professor at a university. The background in nursing, and ability to branch out with their own clinic. I would like to earn my DNP then open an alternative complementary therapy womens clinic :-) This is one that I agree with the MDs on. Come on you nurses...Nurses Rule!!!!!

You were doing what was in the best interest of the community. So what, let them complain! You're not going to be in any real trouble for being an advocate for the well being of the kids. The parents should be saying "thank you for your concern" and "rest assure we'll take care of this." If you have a positive good reputation at the school to fall back on you should be alright!

I understand how you feel. I am struggling with some of those same feelings now. Nursing is a tough career. I'm tired of giving up holidays with my family (I have been for 10 years). I had to leave my job working full-time with long-term and rehab vent patients because I began to get depressed. I work in a med/surg unit and this seems like a happy place to me (even though I know it's not...really....). Nurses spend so much time in nursing homes and hospitals, families in crisis, it's hard! Sometimes patients are difficult and they can seem unappreciative. I know that if you stick with it you will learn coping mechanisms that will work for you. In time, you will learn a lot and be able to make a difference in people's lives :-)! Maybe administration or clinic work would work well for you. Sometimes I think that I would like to have my own business flipping houses. It would be fun :)